GLORIOUS SUNSHINE FAVOURS CHILDREN’S ANNUAL SPORTS

Manawatu Times, Volume LVI, Issue 7104, 13 March 1933, Page 3

GLORIOUS SUNSHINE FAVOURS CHILDREN’S ANNUAL SPORTS

Success of Feilding’s Fixture

KEENEST COMPETITION PEE VAILS IN CLOSE FINISHES

A cloudless sky and hot sunshine welcomed the annual athletic sports fixture of the Feilding District PuDlic Schools’ Amateur Athletic Association held on Kowhai park on Saturday. Well before the starting time, which was lixed for 9 o’clock, hundreds of children representing twenty-live primary schools flooded Feilding’s picturesque recreation ground, ready to match their particular athletic attainments against all comers. Carrying the colours of their particular schools and carefully dressed for the occasion the children presented a striking picture of healthy youth and with the schools’ flags waving in the gentle breeze against a background of native bush and a spacious vclvet-like lawn, the scene was delightful to behold.

Throughout the morning the many and varied events were despatched with a precision which spoke volumes for the efficient organisation. Teachers certainly had a task in keeping track of close upon .1000 children and their work made possible an uninterrupted programme. Luncheon and refreshments were taken as the opportunity offered and as the afternoon progressed children's thoughts turned to how their particular schools were faring in the four competitions. As soon as it was known that very few points separated the leading schools the excitement grew to know no bounds as the relay races were despatched. Much depended upon these events and the competitors were not without generous encouragement from both adults and juveniles. Altogether it was one of the best meetings yet and the day in the sunshine was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The four trophies up for competition were: The Guthrie Shield for boys (open to all schools); the McCorkiudalo Rose Bowl for girls (open to all schools); the Country Schools’ Shield (open to all country schools); and the W. A. Collins Memorial Sliield (open to sole charge schools). Originally the sports had but the two trophies, the Guthrie Shield and the McCorkindale Rose Bowl and the competition offered by the two Feilding schools was such as to decide the organisation to set about securing a shield for the country schools. The advent of this trophy encouraged the representatives of the country schools and the results pointed to the need of a shield to meet the requirements of the smaller solo charge schools and this gave birth to the W. A. Collins Memorial Shield. Saturday’s gathering sa’. r the shields change ownership, Manchester street taking the Guthrie Shield, Lytton street the Rose Bowl, Pohangina school the Collins Memorial Shield, while Tokorangi and Kopane schools will have to share the Country Schools’ .Shield. The points gained by the respective schools in each competition are given below: — Guthrie Shield.

The visitors during the meeting included the Hon. G. J. C'obbe, Minister of Justice, and Mr. E. F. Hemingway, chairman of the Wanganui Education Board. Messrs. G. J. Fitzpatrick and J. Penney (chairmen) respectively of the Manchester street and Lytton street schools, Feilding, took an active part in the proceedings. The association’s president, Mr. T. K. Hay, had under him a most willing band of oflicials who co-operated most efficiently for the despatch of the sports. The organisation was a credit to all and Mr. E. 11. Lange’s secretarial duties were made light of so complete was the control.

The refreshment stalls on tho grounds were controlled by the ladies representing the two Feilding schools and they had a particularly busy day. Ice creams were in demand and fresh supplies had to be requisitioned.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Mr. T. K. Hay, president of the controlling organisation, expressed the thanks of the committee for the splendid co-operation displayed by all associated with the gathering, mentioning the work of the teachers whose assistance had been invaluable. Mr. Hay then invited Mr. E. F. Hemingway, of Patea. chairman o£ the Wanganui Edu*

cation Board, who is patron of the association, to address the gathering and hand over the trophies. Mr. Hemingway, who was greeted with applause, stated how ho extremely happy he had been in being privileged to take part in such an extraordinarily successful gathering. Ho questioned whether one would lind such a large and so efficiently handled schools’ sports meeting outside of Bedding, and he offered his congratulations to the town for its distinction in this connection. It stood out high above all others and there was nothing better in his opinion from the North Capo to the Bluff. Ho assured tlic gathering that the Wanganui Education Board was cut to do everything in its power to assist such gatherings for they undoubtedly played a very important part in fitting the child for the mental studies which school work required. A child fit and healthy in body was bound to have a clear brain and an active mental capacity and any efforts directed towards giving children healthy outdoor exercise was to be commended. Ho fully believed in such gatherings as that organised in Bedding and was confident that they contributed much to tho physical and mental development of the children of the district. There was no sport in the world worth calling sport, outside amateur sport and he was sure that all parents present obtained immense pleasure from watching tho children participating in such health-giving recreation as that ■witnessed that day. He cautioned the children to ever remember that in their games and at play they were to play for the game’s sake and not for the prize.

Touching upon Bedding’s representation on the Wanganui Education Board, the speaker said that he remembered the late Mr.- F. Pirani, who was undoubtedly a great educationalist. He had served this district well and his very useful work had been taken up by Mr. Hugh Mclntyre, a gentleman who had always manifested a deep and practical interest in education. Bedding continued to be fortunate in its representation and to-day had Mr. J. S. Tingey sitting as a member of the board. Concluding, Mr. Hemingway said that tho Wanganui Education Board had a motto, “Deeds, not words.” (Applause.) The trophies were then handed over to tho representatives of the successful schools. Details of the- events are as follows: — BOYS ’ EVENTS. Section C. Hop, step and jump, open: B. Mason (Lytton streot) 1, L. Wells (Manchester street) 2, T. Bowles (Lytton street) 3. Long jump, under 12 years: L. Silcock (Manchester St.) 1, B. Harding (Manchester St.) 2, B. Harding (Lytton St.) 3. Distance: 12ft., Dins. Long jump, open: Iv Julian (Manchester St.) 1, J. Duke (Kongotca) 2, T. Bowles (Lytton St.) 3. Distance: 14ft., lfins. High jump, open: L. Beazer (Manchester St.) 1, Iv. Julian (Manchester St.), T. Bowles (Lytton St.) and H. Petersen (Makino) dead heat, 2. High jump, under 12 years: B. Harding (Manchester St.) 1, G. Harford (Manchester St.) 2, L. Silcock (Manchester St.) and It. Harding (Lytton St.), dead neat, 3. Height: 4ft. Section E.

Overhead ball game: Manchester St. A 1, Manchester St. B 2. Line game: Lytton St. A, 1, Manchester St. A 2. Section G. 75 yards flat race, under 10. —First heat: *D. Sinclair (Pohangina) 1, P. Ncilsen (Tiakitahuna) 2. Second heat: K. Balmer (Pohangina) 1, L. Voss (Tiakitahuna) 2. Final: K. Balmer 1, D. Sinclair 2, L. Voss 3. 75 yards flat race, under 12 years.— First heat: B. Shannon (Tapuae) 1, M. Clark (Waituna West) 2. Second heat: Iv. Watson (Pohangina) .1, J. Bowbottom (Pohangina) 2. Final: It. Shannon 1, M. Clark 2, Iv. Watson 3.

50 yards, under S years.—First heat: p. Neilscn (Tiakitahuna) 1, A. Richardson (Beaconsiield) 2. Second heat: G. Mitchell (Makino) 1, B. Passey (Pohangina) 2. Third heat: D. Moar (Pohangina) 1, C. Richardson (Tapuae) and M. Shailer (Tiakitahuna), dead heat, 2. Final: P. Neilscn 1, G. Mitchell 2, D. Moar 3.

100 yards open. —First heat: A. Neilsen (Tiakitahuna) 1, J. Rowbottom (Raumai) 2. Second heat: J. Howell (Raumai) 1, W. Jamieson (Eewa) 2. Third heat: D. Mitchell (Makino) 1, H. Shailer (Tiakitahuna) 2. Final: J. Howell 1, A. Neilscn 2, W. Jamieson 3. Section F. 75 yards sack race, open: H. Paterson (Makino) 1, H. Mingins (Lytton St.)2, J. Murray (Bluff Road) 3. 100 yards three-legged race, open: E. Scaling and A. Allen (Lytton St.) I, D. Corbett and T. Barlow (Rongotea) 2, S. Millar and F. Dais (Halcombe) 3. 75 yards three-legged race, under 12 years: T. Harrington and P. Norris (Lytton fit.) 1, R. Harding and D. Clifford (Lytton St.) 2, D. Hancox and K. Amies (Eongotca) 3.

440 yards dual relay race: Lytton St. 1, Kopane 2, Manchester St. 3. Section A. 75 yards, under 11 years. First heat. B. Harding (Manchester St.) 1, T. Hewitt (Lytton St.) 2. Second heat: K. Woods (Rongotea) 1, A. (Halcombe) 2. Third heat: H. Harford (Lytton St.) 1, G. Waller (Oroua Downs) 2. Fourth heat: H. Glasgow' (Kopane) and fi. Tootell (Lytton St.) dead heat 1. Final: H. Glasgow 1, HTootell 2, B. Harding and K. Woods, dead heat, 3.

100 yards, under 11 years. —First heat: K. Julian (Manchester St.) 1, D. Richardson (Tapuae) 2. Second heat: G. Glasgow (Ivopane) 1, J. Scott (Glen Oroua) 2. Third heat: W. James (Lytton St.) 1, V. Nix (Kopane) 2. Final: R. Glasgow 1, W. James 2, J. Scott 3. 75 yards, under 12 years—First heat: E. Shannon (Tapuae) 1, G. Harford (Manchester St.) 2. Second heat: A. Thompson (Kopane) 1, E. Harding (Lytton St.) 2. Third heat: D. Clifford (Lytton St.) .1, B. Hall (Kopane) 2. Fourth heat: P. Norris (Lytton St.) 1, fi, Tootell St.), and A. Hill

(Kopane) dead heat, 2. Final: A. Thomson 1, It. Shannon 2, D. Clifford 3. 75 yards, under 10 years. —First heat: B. O’Neill (Tokorangi) 1, B. Hay. ( Manchester St.) 2. Second heat: D. Chappell (Manchester St.) 1, E. SiLcock (Manchester St.) 2. Third heat: W. Garlick (Manchester St.) 1, B. Taylor (Manchester St.) 2. Fourth heat: L. Matthews (Manchester St.) 1, M. Bergusson (Haicombe) 2. Fifth heat: C. Hicks (Lytton St.) .1, P- Te Oks| (Te Arakura) and T. Hewitt (Lytton St.) dead heat, 2. Final: W. Garlick 1. B. O’Neill 2, E. Silcock 3. 100 yards, under 13 years. First heath J. Howell (Kaumai) 1, D. Clifford (Lytton St.) 2. Second heat: S. Miliar (Haicombe) 1, E. Healing (Lytton St.) 2. Third heat: W. James (Lytton St.) 1, A. Allen (Lytton St.) 2. Fourth heat: G. Garlick (Manchester St.) 1, I. Barlow (Eongotea) 2. Final: J. Howell 1, S. Millar 2, W. James 3. 50 yards, under 8 years.—First heat: P. Stichbury (Lytton St.) 1, B-. Dawbm (Kopane) and B. Pike (Manchester St.) dead heat, 2. Second heat: M. Bowater (Lytton St.) 1, B. Oliver (Manchester St.) 2. Third heat: I. Fergusson (Haicombe) 1. V. Low (Lytton St.) 2. Fourth heat: D. Christian (Lytton St) 1, B. James (Kopane) 2. Final: 1. Bergusson 1, M. Bo water 2, B. Oliver3.

50 yards, under 9 years.—First heat: C. liicks (Lytton St.) 1, I. Jenkins (Lytton St.) 2. Second heat: M. Robson (Lytton St.) 1, B. Saunders (Lytton St.) 2. Third heat: M. Hill (Kopane) 1, M. Chadwick (Lytton St.) 2. Final: M. Hill 1, 1. Jenkins 2, C. Hicks 3.

100 yards championshiu. —First heat: R, Glasgow (Kopane) 1, T. Fowlcs (Lytton St.) 2. Second heat: F. Kumeroa (Tokorangi) 1, J. Duke (Rongotea) 2. Final: F. Ivumeroa 1, T. Fowles 2, R. Glasgow 3. Section D. 73 yards, under 12 years.—First heat: A. Thomson (Kopane) 1, E. Shannon (Tapuae) 2. Second heat: B. Hall (Kopane) 1, F. Simmons (Tokorangi) 2. Final: A. Thomson 1, R. Shannon 2, B. Hall 3.

75 yards, under 10 years.—First heat: B. O’Neill (Tokorangi) 1, B. Nairn (Makino) and K. Balmer (Pohaugina) dead heat, 2. Second heat: M. Fergusson (Halcombe) 1, D. Sinclair (Fokangina) 2. Third, heat: ,1. Connell (Oroua Downs) .1, R. Hume (To Arakura) 2. Final: B. Naim 1, B. O’Neill 2. K. Balmer 3.

100 yards open.—First heat: F. Dais (Halcombe) 3, J. Dench (Oroua Downs) 2. Second heat: R. Glasgow (Kopane) 1, K. Pukuowski (Taonui) 2. Third heat: F. Kuineroa (Tokorangi) 1, O. Jones (To Arakura) 2. Fourth heat: S. Millar (Halcombe) 1, W. Tate (Tokorangi) 2. Final: O. Jones 1, F. Kumeroa 2, R. Glasgow 3.

50 yards, under 8 years.—First heat: 1, Fergusson (Halcombe) 1, D. Moar (Pohangina) 2. Second heat: B. Jones (Kopane) 1, R. Ciiurchcr (Cheltenham) 2. Third heat: M. llallcte (Tokorangi) 1. G. Lyons (Kopane) 2. Final: 1. Fcrgusson 1, R. Churcher 2, D. Moar 3. 75 yards, under 11 years. —First heat: B. O’Neill (Tokorangi) 1, F. Elliott (Halcombe) 2. Second heat: E. Mills (Cheltenham) 1, H. Glasgow (Oroua Downs), O. Webb (Glen Oroua), W. Lodge (Kiwitea) dead heat, 2. Final: H. Glasgow and E. Mills, dead Jieat, I, W. Lodge 3. 50 yards, under 9 years. —First heat: R. Gibson (Kiwitea) 1, B. Hockley (Pohangina) 2. Second heat: M..Moffatt (Oroua Downs) 1, B. Corbett (Tokorangi) 2. Third heat: M. Hill (Kopane) 1, P. Batchelar (Kiwitea) 2. Final: M. Hill 1, R. Gibson 2, M. Moffatt 3.

440 yards dual delay—First heat: Tokorangi 1, Kiwitea 2. Second heat: Kopane 1, Te Arakura 2. Final: Toko-

rangi 1, Kopane 2, Kiwitea 3. j Section B. 440 yards relay, under 12 years: Lytton St. 1, Manchester A 2, Kopane 440 'yards relay, open: Lytton St. 1, Manchester St. 2, Kopane 3. GIRLS’ EVENTS. Section O. Overhead ball game: Manchester fct. B 1, Cheltenham 2. Line game: Lytton St. A 1, Lytton fit. B 2. Section R. 75 yards, under 12 years. —First heat: N. Voss (Tiakitahuna) I, N. Harland (Pohangina) 2. Second heat: C. Forbes (Urnutoi) 1, J. Versey (Rewa) 2. Finla: N. Voss 1, C. Forbes 2, N. Harland 3. 75 yards, under 10 years. —First heat: J. Christian (otanway) 1, M. Dermor (Stanway) 2. Second heat: J. Harrc (Rewa) 1, S. Dampncy (Tiakitahuna) 2. Final: J. Harre 17, M. Dernier 2, 3. Christian 3. 50 yards, under 8 years: E, Harland (Pohangina) 1, P. Watson (Pohangina) 2, A. Rowlands (Tiakitahuna) 3. 100 yards open.—First heat: M. French (Beaconsiield) 3, N. l oss (Tiakitakuna) and Z. Alderson (Rewa) dead heat, 2. Second heat: J. Fraser (Makino) 3, D. Eaing (Makino) 2, M. Soverby 3. Final: M. French 1, N. Voss and Z. Alderson, dead heat, 2. Section P. 75 yards sack race, open: I. Thompson (Uroua Downs), 1, K. Dench (Oroua Downs) 2, fi. Pearpoiut (Lytton St.) 50 yards sack race, under 10 years: P. Ooiemau (Lytton St.) 1, O. Thomas (Te Arakura) 2, J. Fawcett (Lytton St-) 3. 75 yards three-legged race, open. 1. Corkbill and T. Dunstan (Cheltenham) 1, M. Young and W. Peek (Manchester St.) 2, M. Cranstan and P. Graham (Kiwitea) 3. 75 yards three-legged race, under. 12 years: V. Morgan and A. Nix (Kopane) 1, S. Pearpoint and J. Hayden (Lytton St.) 2, N. Legge "and M. le Cren (Lytton St.) 3. Section M. 50 yards skipping race, under 10 years: J. Hill (Kopane) 1, M. Dormer (Stanway) 2, 0. Thomas (Te Arakura) 3. 75 yards skipping race, under 12 years: A. Nix (Kopane) 1, M. Lc Cren (Lytton St.) 2, B. Little (Lytton fit.) 3. 100 yards skipping race ,open:- M. Morgan (Kopane) 1, P. Corkiil (Cheltenham) 2, J. George (Rongotea) ’’3. Section K. 75 yards, under 11 years.—First heat: M. Le Cren (Lytton St.) 1, N. Fisher (Lytton St.) 2. Second heat: N. Beat-i

tic (lvopanc) J, N. StockwcJl (Lytton St.) 2. Third licat: It. Tekura (T’okorangi) 1, J. Green and J. Histone (JLytton St.) dead heat, 2. Fourth heat: A. Nix (Kopanc) .1, S. Kingston (Hylton •St.) and J. Hill (Manchester St.) dead Jieat, 2. Final: A. Nix 1, M. Le Grcn 2, N. Fisher d.

.100 yards, under 11 years. —First heat: A. Herrick (To Arakura) 1, K. Hall (Kopane) 2. Second heat: At. Morgan (Kopane) .1, I’. llomsou (Lytton St.) 2. Final: M. Morgan 1, A. Herrick 2, P. Robson 3. 75 yards, under 12 years.—First heat: N .Webb (Glen Oroua) 1, Ji. Thomson (Kopane) and T. Hayden (Lytton St.) dead heat, 2. Second heat: Ai. Altrce (Glen Oroiia)l, N. Fisher (Lytton St.) 2. Third heat: M. Herrick (To Arakura) 1, L. Frecklington (Lytton St.) and J. Fraser (Manchester St.) dead heat, 2. Fourth heat: M. Le Cren (Lytton St.) 1, E. Perica "[Manchester st.) 2. Final: N. Webb 1, N. Fisher 2, E. Thomson 3.

75 yards, under 10 years.—First heat: B. Healing (Lytton St.) 1, J. Trcvena (Lytton St.) 2. Second heat: J. Hill (Kopane) 1, S. Hughes (Kongotea) 2. Third heat: F. Terry (Lytton St.) 1, Prentice (Kopane) 2. Fourth heat: J. Elstone (Lytton St.) 1, J. Grindrod (Lytton St.) 2. Final: J. Hill and F. Terry dead heat, I, E. Healing 3. 100 yards, under 13 years.—First heat: P. Croad (Glen Oroua) 1, J. Glasgow (Kopane) 2. Second heat: M. Cranston (Kiwitea) 1, H. Hill (Kopane) 2. Third heat: E. Hall (Kopane) 1, 3. Haydon (Lytton St.) 2. Fourth heat: J. Funnell (Lytton St.) 1, M. Nix (Kopane) 2. Final: M. Cranston 1, E. Hall 2, P. Croad 3. 50 yards, under S years.—First heat: P. Simeon (To Arakura) 1, M, Jewell (Lytton St.) 2. Second heat: E. Te Oka (To Arakura) 3, F. Thompson (Lytton St.) 2. Third heat: 0. Elstone (Lytton St) 1, J. Gillard (Lytton St.) 2. Final: 0. Elstone 1, J. Giliard 2, P. SimeOn 3. 50 yards, under 0 years.—First heat: J. Bush (Tokorangi) 1, A. Ate Do wall (Alan Chester St.) and .D. AfcNab (Lytton St.) dead heat, 2. Second heat: J. Grindrod (Lytton St.) 1, C. Elstone! (Lytton St.) 2. Third heat: A. Quayicn (Manchester St.) 1, N. James (Lytton St.) 2. Final: A. Quayle 1, J. Grindrod 2, 0. Elstone 3. 100 yards championship.—First heat: AI. Busli (Tokorangi) 1, Al. Alorgan (Kopane) 2. Second heat: F. Corkiii (Cheltenham) 1, E. Hall (Kopane) 2. Final: Al. Bush 1, P. Corkill 2, AI. Alorgan 3. Section AT.

75 yards, under 12 years.—First heat: AI. Altrce (Glen Oroua) 1, B. lwikau (Tokorangi) 2. Second heat: AI. Corbett (Tokorangi) 1, B. Thomson (Kopanc) 2. Third heat: G. Sexton (Oroua Downs) 1, N. Webb (Gicn Oroua) 2. Final: G. Sexton 1, N. .Webb 2, M. Corbett 3.

75 yards, under 10 yours—First heat: B. Iwikau (Tokorangi) 1, E. Wischnowsky (Halcombe) and J. Prentice (Ivopane) dead heat, 2. Second licat: M. Huttou (Halcombe) 1, D. Simeon (To Arakura) 2. Third heat: J. Hill (Kopane) 1, P. Mason (Lytton St.) 2. Pinal: J. Hill 1, B. Iwikau £, E. Wishnowsky 3. 100 yards open.—First heat: M. Bush (Tokorangi) 1, M. Morgan (Kopane) 2. Second heat: A. Herrick (Tc Arakura) 1, (I. Sexton (Oroua Downs) 2. Third heat: M. Cranston (Kiwitca) 1, B. Hail (Kopane) 2. Final: M. Bush 1, A. Herrick 2, N. Cranston 3. 50 yards, under S years—First heat: E. Thomson (Oroua Downs) 1, B. To Oka (Tc Arakura) 2. Second heat: P. Simeon ('Tc Arakura) .1. P. Prentice (Kopane) 2. Third heat: P. Harland (Pohangina) 1, K. Williams (Kiwitca) and H. Mart*? (Kopane) dead heat, 2. Final: E. Thomson .!, E. Harland 2, P. Simeon 3.

75 yards, under 11 years: A. Nix (Kounnc) 1, A. Ireland (Cheltenham) 2. Second heat: H. J.citch (Cheltenham) 1, E. Fcrgusson (Halcombe) 2. Third heat: P, To Kuru (Tokorangi) I, D. N. Beattie (Kopane) 2. Final: A. Nix J, R, Te Kuru 2, 11. Lcitch

50 yards, under 9 years, —First heat: ,T. Bush (Tokorangi) J, E. Thomson (Oroua Downs) 2. Second heat: P. Smith (Oroua Downs) 1, K. Ampere (Tokorangi) 2. Final: J. Bush .1, I’. Smith 2, E. Thomson 3. Section L. 440 yards relay, under 12 years' Lytton St. 1, Kopane 2, Alanchester St. 3. 440 yards relay, open: Kopane 1, Alanchester St. 2, Lytton St. 3.

Points. Manchester St. School .. . . 5!) Lytton St. School . 56 Kopane School . 32 Tokorangi School .. . . . . 10 Halcombe School . 10 Baumai . 6 Rongotoa . 5 Tapuae ,. .. .. . 4 9 0. Eose Bowl. Points, Lytton St. School . 40 Kopane School . 36 Manchester Street . 13 Glen Qroua . 8 Tokorangi 6 Te Arahura .. . . 0 Kiwitea .. .. . 6 . 4 Country Schools’ Shield. Points. Tokorangi School . 37 Kopane School • 37 . 20 Te Arakura . .12 . 11 . 10 Pohangina .. . S 8 Tapuae . Glen Oroua 4 . 4 Collins Memorial Shield. Points. Pohangina School . 26 Tiakitahuna . 23 Rcwa . 11 Beaconsficld 6 . 6 Stanway . 6 Tapuae Waituna West , 6 4 . 4 Makino . 4